10 Interesting Birthday Party Themes that Your Kids Will Absolutely Love

Do you remember when your birthday came around as a child? It was like the second Christmas holiday of the year… Everyone showers you with gifts and recognizes that it is your birthday, you are one year older which usually comes with more freedom, and then there’s the birthday party… You get to plan a huge party, with a delicious cake and invite all your closest friends.

Somehow, the excitement of our birthday and the degree of our birthday parties begin to slowly dwindle down as we become adults. Maybe because we do not want to acknowledge the fact that we are getting older.

However, as parents we can still celebrate this joy vicariously through our children. The joy of birthdays is somehow revived once you have a child…

You get to make the cake, pack the party packs, help plan the party and see the joy in their eyes when it all comes together just right.

So, as their next birthday approaches, here are a few interesting birthday party themes to suggest that they will absolutely love:

1. Circus party. Does your child just love animals? Grab an animal piñata and some popcorn boxes for a fun night. Even try incorporating admission tickets, you could send one in the party invitation just as a fun addition and ask that guests bring it with them.But, of course, have extras for those who might have forgotten theirs.
2. Cotton candy party. A cotton candy party is perfect for the child with a sweet tooth – it is their birthday, so let them go all out.You can buy bags of cotton candy as party favors and do a variety of colored cupcakes with whipped icing for dessert. The whipped icing will give it the light, airy cotton candy look.
3. Nautical party. If you have a water baby, a nautical party might just sail their ship the right way. Use dark blue bags and cut the tops using design scissors for a wavy look. For food options, snack-sized sandwiches and other beach themed snacks are a great way to fill their little bellies.
4. Hollywood themed party. My mom did this party theme for me as a young teenager – I believe for my 13^th or 14^th birthday, but don’t quote me on that – and I absolutely loved it! It was like we all had a night on the red carpet. For a few bucks at the dollar store, she grabbed a few fake trophies to give out during games making us feel like we had just won an Oscar. Especially for a musical child, this could be a great idea.Pro Tip: If your child loves to sing, try adding a karaoke activity to the party.
5. Sports themed party. Baseball, soccer, football, cheerleading – you name it, you can turn it into a party. For some added personalized decoration, display your child’s sports jersey or outfit and make it a day all about them.
6. The next great adventure party. If your child likes a good mystery, try a great adventure party with a scavenger hunt. You can use hand drawn maps of your house – even if you aren’t an artist, just keep it basic since it is for the kids. Then, have them add stickers where they find things, or you can add stickers to give them clues such as “X” marks the spot.
7. Paris glamour party. For the child who has a little sass and a lot of sparkle, a Paris themed party is just glamourous enough. Try adding some sparkly pink macaroons for a simple, yet elegant dessert. An Eiffel tower piñata is a great way to decorate and really set the mood for a Paris theme.
8. Pajama party. Who doesn’t love to hang out in their pajamas all day? I know I do, and so do kids! This is a great party theme for a sleepover. Have the party guests come over in the late afternoon sporting their favorite pajamas, with a sleeping bag and their favorite stuffed animal. Put on one of their favorite movies and you have a happy crew.
9. Woodland wonderland party. If your child loves the outdoors, bring them inside to them for an epic birthday party. A green tablecloth with a forest themed cake really brings the outdoors inside. Try decorating with a few real plants too such as small planted trees or shrubs.
10. Summer camping party. If you have a great backyard, a summer camping party is the way to go. You can make individual s’mores packets for each child to have and spend the night telling stories around the fire pit.

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About The Author

Annabelle Short is a writer and seamstress of more than 5 years. She loves making crafts with her two children: Leo (age 9) and Michelle (age 11). Annabelle splits her time between London and Los Angeles and writes for Wunderlabel and Content Blossom.

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